Preview: Salford City v Leeds United
We analyse Tuesday’s clash.
Leeds United make the trip across the Pennines to take on League Two opposition Salford City on Tuesday (7:45pm) in the first round of the Carabao Cup. The tie is the first ever meeting between the two sides, following Salford’s dramatic rise through Non-League to the Football League over recent years. Leeds will be looking to progress to the second round for the fourth consecutive season, whilst this is Salford’s first ever match in the competition.
Manager/head coach
Salford City: Graham Alexander
Leeds United: Marcelo Bielsa
League position
Salford City: 11th (League Two)
Leeds United: 3rd (Championship)
Top scorer
Salford City: Emmanuel Dieseruvwe (2)
Leeds United: Pablo Hernandez (2)
Head to head
This is the first meeting between the two clubs.
Team news
There are no fresh injury concerns for Leeds however the Whites are still without injured duo Luke Ayling and Tyler Roberts. New signings Illan Meslier and Eddie Nketiah could be handed debuts in the match. Salford captain Liam Hogan is doubtful, after missing the first two games of the season with injury.
The key battle
Helder Costa v Carl Piergianni
New summer signing Helder Costa could start his first game in a Leeds shirt. Costa has made two substitute appearances so far and the tricky winger will be looking to cause problems in the Salford defence. Carl Piergianni will be the main man trying to stop Costa in his tracks.
Latest odds
Salford City: 11/2
Draw: 16/5
Leeds United: 1/2
(Odds correct at time of article published)